The online company, led by CEO Tim Armstrong, said its earnings amounted to $9.3 million, compared to $25.9 million in the year-ago period, down 64 percent. The company said charges worth $22 million tied to software development costs dragged down the earnings.

The company has been turning around its business, partly with the help of new content initiatives.

Said Armstrong: "The first quarter marks the fifth consecutive quarter of consumer, revenue and adjusted [operating income before depreciation and amortization] growth. AOL’s investment in global media and technology platforms is allowing AOL to compete on a global scale‎."